Amphibian

Kermit the Frog Inspires Naming of Prehistoric Amphibian Ancestor – What’s the Connection?

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Paleontologists in Chicago, Illinois have discovered a new species of prehistoric amphibian with a striking resemblance to a beloved Muppet character – Kermit the Frog. The newly named species, officially known as “Hynerpeton bassetti,” was found in rocks dating back to around 360 million years ago. The researchers described the amphibian ancestor as relatively small, with wide eyes and a mouth that resembles a cartoonish grin, reminiscent of Kermit’s iconic features. This discovery sheds light …

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**Amphibian Mass Deaths Stump Scientists – Shocking Revelation Found Under Their Skin**

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London, England – As experts gathered for the first global congress of herpetology at the University of Kent in 1989, a troubling trend emerged – amphibians worldwide were vanishing at an alarming rate. Frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts were disappearing in the thousands, leaving scientists puzzled and concerned. The mysterious mass deaths of these amphibians sparked a wave of investigation and research among experts in the field. Andrew Cunningham, a veterinary pathologist at the Zoological …

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